09/04/2026
FREE EVENT with Sign Up: Calling all farmers & technical service providers interested in Agroforestry!
Tuesday, September 29th @ Ironbound Farm & C***rhouse
What better way to spend a September day than snacking on local farm-to-table fare at Ironbound Hard C***r, and learning about agroforestry practices for growing in the garden state?
REGISTRATION LINK : https://nofanj.org/https-nofanj-org-event-calender-calendar-2/ #!event/2026/9/29/agroforestry-intensive-at-ironbound-farm
***space is limited***
from NOFA-NJ
“Join NOFA NJ and expert partners for an exploration of agroforestry design, implementation, maintenance, and more at Ironbound Farm in Asbury, NJ. This full-day intensive will include classroom presentation along with a field walk and plenty of time for connection, Q&A, and c***r. Food and refreshments will be served.
Agenda:
8:30 AM
Registration/Coffee/Breakfast
9:15 AM
Morning Welcome
9:30 AM
Brief History of Agroforestry and Overview of the 5 Agroforestry Practices
Johann Rinkens, Fields Without Fences
10:15 AM
The Reality of Integrating Trees into Ag Landscapes
Johann Rinkens, Fields Without Fences
Don Donnelly, Forester, NRCS NJ
11:15 AM
Practitioners and Promoters of the Agroforestry Ecosystem: Regional Snapshots
12:15 PM
Locally-sourced Lunch + Networking
1:15 PM
Hazelnuts in NJ: Cultivation, Aggregation, & Processing
Ed Clerico, Avellana Cooperative
Tom Molnar, Rutgers University
Scott Morgan, Morganics Farm
2:30 PM
Livestock and Agroforestry: Silvopasture Practitioners Panel
Kate and Jamal Kadri, Lima Family Farms
Charles Rosen, Ironbound Farm
Michele Logan, Maranatha Farm
3:45 PM
Group Field Walk and Q&A with Chestnut Roast and C***r
Johann Rinkens, Fields Without Fences
Charles Rosen & Annie Webb, Ironbound Farm
5:00 PM
Adjourn
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This event is made possible with support from the USDA Transitioning to Organic Partnership Program. To access support, mentorship, resources and events that assist with the adoption of Organic practices and support Organic transition, visit organictransition.org”